Ah, Mid-Ohio, a meandering track known for its tight corners and tricky chicanes—a true driver’s circuit. On the evening of September 24th, 2023, our TANSO GR86 SEASON 5 drivers lined up on the grid, revving their engines, all eyes locked onto the lights. From flag to flag, the race delivered far beyond expectations. 🏁
🔥 Highlights of the Feature Race 🔥
- The Underdog Triumphs: Ryan Dudley, starting from a 14th position, put on a driving masterclass. With incredible control and tactical brilliance, Dudley led 11 laps and finished first! That’s how you earn 45 league points. 🌟
- Close Pursuit: Daniel Wareham was just 0.704 seconds behind the leader. Starting from 13th, he demonstrated that nothing is impossible. Zero laps led, but a podium finish nonetheless!
- Consistency is Key: Mark Browne from 15th to 3rd maintained consistent lap times throughout, finishing just 2.613 seconds off the leader.
📈 Performance Metrics 📈
- Fastest Lap: Daniel Wareham set the track ablaze with a 01:35.2 lap time, but it was not enough to clinch victory.
- Mover & Shaker: Ryan Dudley, ladies and gentlemen, a rise from 14th to 1st. Now that’s what we call racing!
- Tight Competition: The difference between the top three average lap times was only 0.2 seconds, underscoring the level of competition.
😢 Tough Luck 😢
- Falling Star: Rob Sutherland started pole position but ended up 11th. Just goes to show, anything can happen in racing.
- Long Road Ahead: Dave Clarke and Gary Linton had a night to forget, finishing 21st and 20th respectively.
🏆 Final Remarks 🏆
The Mid-Ohio race exemplified what the Tanso Racing Group is all about—a mix of tenacity, skill, and, most importantly, community. Let’s keep the engines revving and the spirit high for the next event!
Watch the race: